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A Frank and Open Discussion

Published on Thursday, September 08 2011 01:00

By Joseph Lekarczyk

In the interest of full disclosure, let it be known that the author of this article is married to the Mayor.

Perhaps it was the crisp fall-like weather, or maybe it was the added day of rest, but Tuesday night’s (Monday was Labor Day) Board of Trustees (BOT) meeting was fast paced. The presentations were concise and the discussions were to the point. As is said in a good Sherlock Holmes story, “everything moved along apace.”

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Ceremonial Groundbreaking

Published on Thursday, September 01 2011 01:00

Excitement is building in the Catholic community of Longmont and surrounding areas as the Archdiocese of Denver’s Bishop Conley, church parishioners, and friends prepare for the ceremonial groundbreaking at the construction site of the new St. Francis of Assisi Church. The ceremony will be held at 9:30 a.m., on Saturday, September 3, at the 14-acre site, located on Pike Road just west of Airport Road.

Kids Discover Lyons History At Camp

Published on Thursday, September 01 2011 01:00

by Kathleen Spring

Do you know which Indian Nations settled in Colorado? Do you know if Lyons sandstone is mainly used for commercial or decorative purposes? Do you know how early Lyons pioneers washed their clothes without electricity? If you do not know the answers, you can ask one of the children who attended this year’s History Summer Day Camp at the Lyons Redstone Museum.

Local Entrepreneur Launches Healthy Snack Alternative

Published on Friday, August 26 2011 01:00

by Lizzy Scully, Merge This Media

After years of being frustrated finding only candy, chips, and row upon row of energy bars at convenience stores, local entrepreneur Arn Hayden brainstormed a new option. In March of 2010, he envisioned Solbites, an all natural single-serving snack package of crackers, nut butter, and fruit spreads. And this August, about eighteen months later, he and partner Adam Spector are bringing this nourishing treat to stores throughout Colorado.

Lyons Community Foundation Grant Application Deadlines Approaching

Published on Thursday, August 25 2011 01:00

The Lyons Community Foundation (LCF) wants to remind everyone in the community that the deadlines for the 2011 grants cycle are rapidly approaching. The LCF granting program focuses on its mission to improve the quality of life, build a culture of giving, and encourage positive change for the greater Lyons area. Grant

Oskar Blues Benefit Raises $8K For Local Family

Published on Thursday, August 25 2011 01:00

Earlier this month, the Lyons community came together to raise funds to help a local family with a benefit concert featuring three bands at Oskar Blues Grill & Brew earlier this month. The community came out in force to raise $4,000 at the door, which Oskar Blues founder Dale Katechis matched, for a total of $8,000 raised for the